How to load a file into a string in asp.net mvc

Question

I am sending some email in an asp.net mvc application, and I want to place some html templates in a folder.

If I place a template file in a folder under Models e.g. Models\EmailTemplates\MyTemplate.html how do I load this file into a string (to be later used as the email body). I want to use System.IO.File.ReadAllText. How do I reference the file location?

Akshey Bhat · Accepted Answer · 2016-09-04 16:50:02Z

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string path = "~/Models/EmailTemplates/MyTemplate.html";
string html = System.IO.File.ReadAllText(System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Server.MapPath(path));

Use Server.MapPath

edited Sep 4, 2016 at 16:50

answered Sep 4, 2016 at 15:27

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RaelB Over a year ago

Server.MapPath works by itself. However, VS 2015 could not resolve HttpContext.Current (I am calling from within a Controller action)

Akshey Bhat Over a year ago

Added namespace before HttpContext to resolve it. Check now

Akshey Bhat Over a year ago

Good. Happy to help

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